OT: 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 15 - SPA v. CPC / BEL v. EGY / KSA v. URU / IRN v. NZL)

[Rapala]

And suddenly after bashing the game...3 goals. Never fails.

The game just needed that first goal.

 

[Whitesnake]

Is it me or the referres are WAY too much on the players than the usual? Get the f*** out of there!

 

[ArtPeur]

Is it me or the referres are WAY too much on the players than the usual? Get the f*** out of there!

MLS referee

 

[JianYang]

Japanese scoring a header on the Dutch was not on my bingo card.

 

[ArtPeur]

Japanese scoring a header on the Dutch was not on my bingo card.

Beating Van Dijk too

 

[Rapala]

Japanese scoring a header on the Dutch was not on my bingo card.

I like their football they play a precise game and have a fantastic change of pace.
They aren't cowed by the big footballing nations whenever I see them play.

 

[Nedved]

if the Netherlands can tighten it up between their backend and middle of the field I think they can be a threat. Didn’t care for their positioning and marking in their own half. Gave too much space to Japan when they had possession. Sitting in a lead almost never works and Netherlands fell asleep in the set piece. Reminded me of Qatar’s late goal.

I think Morocco has impressed me the most so far. U.S. too, but weaker competition.

 

[JianYang]

I like their football they play a precise game and have a fantastic change of pace.
They aren't cowed by the big footballing nations whenever I see them play.

Yeah, ive always respected the Japanese on the world stage. They always bring it and are never compromised by the stage. South Korea is somewhat similar too, traditionally speaking.

And I also respect how the Japanese conduct themselves. They always leave their environment as clean or cleaner than when they arrived.

 

[windycity]

Blame is on Koeman for stupid substitutions and late game tactics. Takes out the 2 most dynamic attackers and replaces with old, slow Depay and then sits back. Stupid

 

[Nedved]

Ivory coast and Ecuador should be a good game with most likely second place on the line. Draw would be bad for Canada here if trying to qualify in the 3rd team spot.

 

[Rapala]

if the Netherlands can tighten it up between their backend and middle of the field I think they can be a threat. Didn’t care for their positioning and marking in their own half. Gave too much space to Japan when they had possession. Sitting in a lead almost never works and Netherlands fell asleep in the set piece. Reminded me of Qatar’s late goal.

I think Morocco has impressed me the most so far. U.S. too, but weaker competition.

The same thing gets said about them every big tournament. Why they opted for the changes they made when they did has to be questioned.
Dumfries with his linear play does not pose anywhere near the threat Summerville does.

 

[windycity]

The same thing gets said about them every big tournament. Why they opted for the changes they made when they did has to be questioned.
Dumfries with his linear play does not pose anywhere near the threat Summerville does.

Dumfries is effective when he overlaps and gets the ball in space but he didn’t do it tonight, he was sitting back for some reason

 

[Skip Bayless]

Japan is not to be played with. Not surprised by the result.

 

[Rapala]

Dumfries is effective when he overlaps and gets the ball in space but he didn’t do it tonight, he was sitting back for some reason

He was not able to create much space when he did overlap but I also believe they were wary of the Japanese counter which is why he was sitting back.

 

[Nedved]

sorry, ecudaor, only messi and ronaldo get that call.

 

[windycity]

He was not able to create much space when he did overlap but I also believe they were wary of the Japanese counter which is why he was sitting back.

That’s fair but they were in control after the Summerville goal but then sat back like dopes

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Japanese scoring a header on the Dutch was not on my bingo card.

Nor mine. Japan had more stamina in the end. Difference in stamina might have been more pronounced in a hotter stadium. Japanese summers are sweltering..

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Japan is not to be played with. Not surprised by the result.

Same with me, though they don't have a star like Korea has. In the later rounds, could bite them.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Blame is on Koeman for stupid substitutions and late game tactics. Takes out the 2 most dynamic attackers and replaces with old, slow Depay and then sits back. Stupid

Dinosaur coaching.

 

[_habsfan9]

Japan header made the day for me. Not my team but a very easy team to cheer for.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Japanese scoring a header on the Dutch was not on my bingo card.

they had plenty of chances.

The free kick prior, i shouted “keep it on the ground!” Good they weren't listening to me.

 

[Ozmodiar]

Janine’s voice reminds me of …

 

[Skip Bayless]

Diomandé is OP

 

[Ozmodiar]

Good crack on net by Ecuador before the juice box and sliced oranges break.

 

[Nedved]

Canada could learn from studying Ecuador’s set pieces. They’re generating chances but not executing, and it requires making runs into lanes and hope an assignment is missed…they’re causing some chaos. Canada just stands around.